Sensitization Phase of type IV
•
U
lasts for 1 - 2 weeks following initial contact with antigen
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U
T-helper cells are activated and proliferate when antigen is presented
by APC
=
s in conjunction with MHC -II
•
U
T-helper cells are activated and proliferate when antigen is presented
by APC
=
s in conjunction with MHC -II
•
U
T-cells that are activated are designated as T
DTH